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About 1 in 59 U.S. children were identified as having autism in 2014. The report also found that white children are diagnosed with autism more often than black or Hispanic children, but the gap has closed dramatically.
Genealogy Site Helps Police Nab Alleged Golden State Killer, Raising Concerns Among Privacy Experts
Investigators took DNA collected years ago from one of the crime scenes and submitted it in some form to one or more commercial genealogy websites that have built up a vast database of consumer genetic information. The results led law enforcement to the suspected killer’s distant relatives.
Older, Sicker Consumers Will Bear Brunt Of Healthier People’s Decision To Go With New ‘Skinny Plans’
If younger and healthier consumers trend toward buying the new limited health plans, insurers will have to figure out a way to pay for the sicker people who are left. The Wall Street Journal explains the dynamics of the possible shift. Meanwhile, Anthem’s earnings jump after scaling back health law coverage.
Ronny Jackson Withdraws From VA Nomination Amid New Allegations Of Misconduct
In addition to concerns over Jackson’s management experience, there were also reports related to his prescribing practices, possible drunken behavior while on duty and overseeing a hostile work place. While taking himself out of the running to lead Veterans Affairs, President Donald Trump’s physician denied all charges: “The allegations against me are completely false and fabricated.”
Job Training Needed In Tandem With Housing Programs To Help Curb Homeless Crisis
The findings are part of a new report that looked at the characteristics of the homeless population to try to better understand how to help those in need.
The report criticizes the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for not providing appropriate care for seriously mentally ill inmates, particularly noting poor supervision of at-risk inmates and lack of communication among staff.
Trendy Startups Are Raring To Ride Telemedicine Wave, But Reality Putting Damper On Enthusiasm
Murky state regulations, patients desperate for medication who deceive doctors about their symptoms, and state-level infectious disease agencies and public health departments that have made clear they don’t accept certain information by email are just some of the problems these new startups face.
Stanford Health Care Gets Lowest Safety Rating In Years On National Report Card
Stanford performed below average in 15 out of 27 safety criteria in Leapfrog’s spring 2018 release of ratings, mostly involving hospital-acquired infections, surgery complications and safety issues.
Covered California Director Calls On HHS To Increase Health Law Outreach Funds
The administration has cut funding for outreach and advertising by about 90 percent. “The reality is clear: If the federal government maintains the current cuts in marketing and outreach, premiums will be higher than necessary,” said Peter Lee, the executive director of Covered California.
FDA Launches Undercover Sting Operations To Target Juul Devices That Are Popular With Teens
So far the agency has sent warning letters to 40 retailers that it says violated the law banning sales of vaping devices to anyone under 21. “We don’t yet fully understand why these products are so popular among youth,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said. “But it’s imperative that we figure it out, and fast.”